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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.59, 6,902.28 and 2,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.59, 6,902.28 and 2,763.56 is: 3,813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.59 : 6,902.28 = 2,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.59/6,902.28 = 2,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.59x = 6,902.28 × 2,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.59x = 19,074,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,830.41/5,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.76

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